Chandigarh, Jan. 16 -- The Chandigarh Police have arrested six accused involved in a high-value "digital arrest" fraud, in which a Chandigarh resident was cheated of Rs.38 lakh by criminals impersonating law enforcement officials.

According to police, the case originated from a complaint filed by a Chandigarh resident, who reported receiving threatening phone calls on January 7, around 5.50 pm, from unknown numbers. The callers falsely claimed to be officials of Colaba police station, Mumbai, and alleged that the complainant's bank card was linked to a money-laundering case.

The victim was threatened with immediate arrest, seizure of property and severe consequences if he attempted to leave his house. Soon after, the complainant receive...